MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund Class R2 (MFFNX)
| Fund Assets | 627.49M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 13.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.74 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 75.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 26.50 |
| YTD Return | 7.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.87% |
| 5-Year Return | 48.23% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.75 |
| 52-Week High | 26.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 28 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2010 |
About MFFNX
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund R2 Shares is a target-date mutual fund designed for investors planning to retire around 2050. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of total return consistent with a long-horizon asset allocation that gradually becomes more conservative as the target date approaches, transitioning to a mix focused on total return from current income and capital appreciation thereafter. The fund operates as a fund-of-funds, investing substantially all assets in underlying MFS mutual funds to provide broad diversification across global equities, fixed income, real assets, and cash, with systematic rebalancing along a progressive glide path. Sector exposure within the equity sleeve spans information technology, financials, industrials, health care, and real estate, reflecting a diversified stance across the global economy. As of mid-2025, the fund had net assets near $596 million and has been in operation since 2010, indicating an established track record and scale within MFS’s target-date suite. The R2 share class provides access for eligible retirement platforms, with expenses and portfolio construction managed by MFS Investment Management.
Performance
MFFNX had a total return of 17.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.89%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIJRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2050 Fund - Class Z | 0.65% |
| FYLSX | Fidelity | Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2050 Fund | 0.01% |
| FFFQX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2050 Fund - Class M | 1.25% |
| FFFLX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2050 Fund - Class A | 1.00% |
| FFFHX | Fidelity | Fidelity Freedom 2050 Fund | 0.75% |
Top 10 Holdings
62.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class R6 | BRXVX | 11.09% |
| MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund R6 | BMSYX | 9.94% |
| MFS Value Fund Class R6 | MEIKX | 5.50% |
| MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund Class R6 | BRUNX | 5.48% |
| MFS Growth Fund Class R6 | MFEKX | 5.08% |
| MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund Class R6 | BRWVX | 5.08% |
| MFS Commodity Strategy Fund Class R6 | MCSRX | 5.03% |
| MFS Global Real Estate Fund Class R6 | MGLRX | 4.97% |
| MFS Mid Cap Value Fund Class R6 | MVCKX | 4.97% |
| MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R6 | OTCKX | 4.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.73828 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.99285 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.62806 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $1.13666 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $2.0159 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.38853 | Dec 30, 2020 |